The Beat
Join 96.1BBB and Bullfrog Spas Saturday!
Join 96.1BBB and Bullfrog Spas Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bullfrog Factory Stores at Cary Crossroads off Walnut Street! Come see these spas in person and feel the difference of a Bullfrog Spa for yourself. Plus, save up to $4,000 off MSRP and get a FREE audio upgrade (valued up to $1,600)! We'll hav...
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'80s at 8, Brought to You By UNC Health
It's a full hour of your 80's favorites this week with the 80's at 8, brought to you by UNC Health. UNC Health is Everyday Greatness and Cancer - Hope backed by science. UNC Health, dedicated to showing up in the everyday moments that shape your health and your life. UNC Health Cancer, delivering hope through advanced ...
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Fun Zone: Win tickets to Journey - FINAL FRONTIER TOUR!
The Songs You Grew Up On. The Show You Can't Miss. Journey coming to First Horizon Coliseum on May 21 for their FINAL FRONTIER TOUR! - don't miss their final tour. Win this week with Madison in the Fun Zone just after 7 a.m.! 🎟️Tickets are on sale now! 🎸
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Lunch with Sammy: Win a $25 Gift Card to Zaxby's!
Zaleds and Fresh Tenders on us! Visit Zaxby's Lake Boone Trail now open! Call in to win a $25 Gift Card with Zaxby's! Come try the Zalads and fresh tenders, plus, kids eat free Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. and 20% off college student discount! Win every afternoon with Sammy!
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Deeper, Brought to you by: Real Wood Floors
It's those deep cuts, uncovered and rediscovered. Sponsored this week by Real Wood Floors - Raleigh's go-to for expert design, premium real wood and manufacturer-direct floors for homeowners, designers, remodelers, and builders. Find your Perfect Floor. Visit RealWoodFloors.com.
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Therapy on the Go: The past may explain you, but it doesn't need to control you!
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors - meaning our particular environment shapes how we think, feel and behave as adults. Kim's takeaway is certainly worth a listen! Kim Dillon 5/7/26
May 07, 2026
Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carolina landscapes. It's a fancy little flower on the list of native, hardy perennials we enjoy in North Carolina. Columbine blooms from spring into ...
May 07, 2026
Motivational Monday: Be Confident in who YOU are!
Madison and Susan Hite chat comparison, in a world of over-sharing, it's hard not to! But understanding your definition of success is the first step! Susan Hite Motivational Monday 05/4/26
May 06, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Harmony and Sherman!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our existing Pet Adoption Center. Together, these spaces will create a true community hub where pets find safe...
May 06, 2026
Madison Interviews: Melanie Dormer, Executive Director of Community Music School.
Madison interviews Community Music School's Executive Director, Melanie Dormer to talk about their 6th annual fundraising event Bright Futures Through Music set for May 5 at the A. J. Fletcher Opera Theater. The Benefit Concert honors event honors the late Tom McGuire's passion for music and his dedication to children'...
May 01, 2026
Therapy on the Go: Children Cry It Out, Adults Act It Out
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses feeling frustrated when kids misbehave - but need to remember, behavior is communication. Kim Dillon 4/30/26
Apr 30, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Falkor and Perlah!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our existing Pet Adoption Center. Together, these spaces will create a true community hub where pets find safe...
Apr 29, 2026
Motivational Monday: Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase!
Madison and Susan Hite discuss the people feeling stuck - love vs fear. It's OK to be stuck, but don't stay there. Look around and be willing to take that first step. Susan Hite Motivational Monday 04/27/26
Apr 28, 2026
Therapy on the Go: Why does every family have a Julie the Cruise Ship Director?
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses a requested topic: Why does every family have that one person that carries the weight of everyone's problem - Julie the Cruise Ship Director? Kim Dillon 4/23/26
Apr 27, 2026
Motivational Monday: Susan Hite reminds us if the hole is your roof - you're the one getting wet!
Madison and Susan Hite discuss not being alone in your struggles. Susan Hite Motivational Monday 04/20/26
Apr 22, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Dennis and Rebel!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our existing Pet Adoption Center. Together, these spaces will create a true community hub where pets find safe...
Apr 22, 2026
Madison Interviews: Kristina Isaac with Note in the Pocket
Madison interviews Kristina Isaac with Note in the Pocket to share the upcoming Socks & Undie 5K Rundie this Saturday! Clothing insecurity is a reality for many families, but you can help make a difference. The Socks & Undie 5K Rundie is more than just a race, it's a mission to provide quality clothing to those...
Apr 21, 2026
The beauty of the fringe tree in North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard." I was driving to cover a NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May in the 1980s. (They bloom in April now.) The specimen was in full, glo...
Apr 20, 2026
Therapy on the Go: Would you rather be right or happy?
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses relationships on Therapy on the Go with Madison in the Morning! Where do we get wrong? Kim Dillon 4/16/26
Apr 17, 2026
Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and the Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) are the two species that have grown for centuries in the Tar Heel State. They are part of the pine family. Howe...
Apr 15, 2026

